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Roxy, Vans See Very Public Severing of Athlete Ties in New Year

Roxy surfer Kelia Moniz called out the brand’s new owner Authentic Brands Group in explaining her departure, while…

News January 4, 2024

Authentic Announces Partner for Boardriders Brands in Japan, Taiwan

Authentic Brands Group's deal is with BRJ Group, which will be led by Sammy Yoo, a 13-year veteran…

News December 20, 2023
Authentic strikes new, expanded partnership with Liberated Brands

Liberated To Operate Boardriders Brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Parts of Asia

The deal expands Authentic's strategic partnership with Liberated Brands to take on Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes,…

News December 19, 2023
Boardriders' sale to Authentic, Liberated Brands new licensing deals, and the Vans turnaround were among the industry's biggest stories in 2023.

Year in Review: 2023’s Big Stories

Boardriders, Vans, Liberated, and a crop of smaller brands gaining share at retail dominated this year’s industry headlines.

News December 19, 2023
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Top 25 Viewed Stories of 2023

It was a newsy year for the industry, with the market and employees upended by the Boardriders sale…

News December 18, 2023
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Tenore Trademark Application Filed at USPTO

Details about what categories the new brand is targeting and other news from the trademark application.

News December 12, 2023

DC Shoes Secures New Licensee Post Authentic Brands Acquisition

We have details about the new licensee for DC Shoes in the footwear and snow boots category, in…

News December 8, 2023
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Centric Brands Makes Licensing Deal With Authentic Brands Group

Centric Brands announced an exclusive licensing agreement With Authentic Brands Group on key categories for Quiksilver, Billabong, and…

Press Releases November 21, 2023
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DC Global GM and Global Head of Marketing Resign

DC Shoes, which has mounted an improbable comeback, is losing its two top executives. The brand is now…

News November 10, 2023
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